Building a PC for gaming (and eventually streaming)

[darci]

Budget (including currency): $1500 USD ($1000 USD without GPU)

Country: USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: I want a pc for gaming with the eventual goal of streaming. I have created a list of parts I am considering getting (see below). I am not going to buy a graphics card until I can get one for MSRP, so I am waiting for now. I play league, TFT, Among Us, and Chess, so waiting isn't a huge deal. I would like to have a nice NVIDIA GPU eventually because I want to stream on Twitch. 

Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc): Here is the PC Parts Picker List I created. I am going with a brown and white theme because I am going to add some stickers of the BT21 character Shooky. I just wanted to get a second opinion on what I have picked out :) Thanks in advance!

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/97w9ZZ

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-11600K 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($264.99 @ Adorama) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler  ($44.95 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus TUF Gaming Z590-PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1200 Motherboard  ($254.79 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($99.95 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($79.99 @ Adorama) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.22 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600 W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Best Buy) 
Case Fan: Noctua F12 PWM 54.97 CFM 120 mm Fan  ($19.95 @ Amazon) x 4
Total: $1005.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-04-12 14:46 EDT-0400

 

[tishous]

2 minutes ago, darci said:

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler  ($44.95 @ Amazon) 

Get a different cooler. Something like the Arctic Freezer 34 esports duo will cool much better than that.

 

2 minutes ago, darci said:

Motherboard: Asus TUF Gaming Z590-PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1200 Motherboard  ($254.79 @ Amazon) 

The motherboard is a bit too much for the chip you're using. 

 

3 minutes ago, darci said:

Power Supply: EVGA 600 W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Best Buy) 

If you're waiting for the 3070 or something like that to reach $500, then you'll want a higher wattage PSU. The last thing you want to cheap out on is the PSU, so use some saved motherboard money on a better PSU.

[curiousmind34]

6 minutes ago, darci said:

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler  ($44.95 @ Amazon) 
 

 

This cooler is rated for a maximum of 65W TDP. The CPU you chose has a 125W TDP


A 2TB hard drive is not much more than the 1TB you chose https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mwrYcf/seagate-barracuda-computer-2-tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm008

Motherboard is too expensive and power supply is too weak.

I would go with either an 11400 or a 5600x, a 11600k does not really make sense.

[darci]

2 minutes ago, tishous said:

Get a different cooler. Something like the Arctic Freezer 34 esports duo will cool much better than that.

 

The motherboard is a bit too much for the chip you're using. 

 

If you're waiting for the 3070 or something like that to reach $500, then you'll want a higher wattage PSU. The last thing you want to cheap out on is the PSU, so use some saved motherboard money on a better PSU.

I actually was hoping to get a 1660 super, 2060 or 3060. I would be happy to be under budget. Do you still recommend a higher wattage PSU?

[tishous]

1 minute ago, darci said:

I actually was hoping to get a 1660 super, 2060 or 3060. I would be happy to be under budget. Do you still recommend a higher wattage PSU?

Oh right, well yeah I would still recommend splurging a little on the PSU. It will give you peace of mind that your PSU is good enough if you decide to upgrade in the future.

[darci]

I updated the part list from everyone’s recommendations. I’m trying to limit it to what’s in stock at Amazon and Best Buy, with a preference for Best Buy (I can pick up items fastest). Does it look more reasonable?
 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wfC3QD

CPU: Intel Core i5-11400 2.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($183.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9S 46.44 CFM CPU Cooler  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI Z590-A PRO ATX LGA1200 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ Best Buy) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Best Buy) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($55.49 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM (2019) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($124.99 @ Best Buy) 
Case Fan: Noctua F12 PWM 54.97 CFM 120 mm Fan  ($19.95 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Noctua F12 PWM 54.97 CFM 120 mm Fan  ($19.95 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Noctua F12 PWM 54.97 CFM 120 mm Fan  ($19.95 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Noctua F12 PWM 54.97 CFM 120 mm Fan  ($19.95 @ Amazon) 
Total: $984.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-04-12 15:49 EDT-0400

[FireAbyss111802]

2 minutes ago, darci said:

I updated the part list from everyone’s recommendations. I’m trying to limit it to what’s in stock at Amazon and Best Buy, with a preference for Best Buy (I can pick up items fastest). Does it look more reasonable?
 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wfC3QD

CPU: Intel Core i5-11400 2.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($183.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9S 46.44 CFM CPU Cooler  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI Z590-A PRO ATX LGA1200 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ Best Buy) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Best Buy) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($55.49 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM (2019) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($124.99 @ Best Buy) 
Case Fan: Noctua F12 PWM 54.97 CFM 120 mm Fan  ($19.95 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Noctua F12 PWM 54.97 CFM 120 mm Fan  ($19.95 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Noctua F12 PWM 54.97 CFM 120 mm Fan  ($19.95 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Noctua F12 PWM 54.97 CFM 120 mm Fan  ($19.95 @ Amazon) 
Total: $984.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-04-12 15:49 EDT-0400

Question: Why does he/she need a z590 board with a non-overclockable CPU? They should get a b560 board, and divert sine funds to a video card or to a power supply, potentially even more storage.

[darci]

6 minutes ago, FireAbyss111802 said:

Question: Why does he/she need a z590 board with a non-overclockable CPU? They should get a b560 board, and divert sine funds to a video card or to a power supply, potentially even more storage.

I don’t like the aesthetics of the micro-ATX motherboard in the mid-tower case. I chose the most affordable full ATX motherboard available at those retailers with an aesthetic I didn’t find too manly (I’m a female and this is going in my very cutesy setup). Does that logic make sense? I’m very new to this.

[FireAbyss111802]

1 minute ago, darci said:

I don’t like the aesthetics of the micro-ATX motherboard in the mid-tower case. I chose the most affordable full ATX motherboard available at those retailers with an aesthetic I didn’t find too manly (I’m a female and this is going in my very cutesy setup).

Here, lemme make u a pcp list with my thoughts. Does your budget include a monitor, keyboard, etc?

[darci]

1 minute ago, FireAbyss111802 said:

Here, lemme make u a pcp list with my thoughts. Does your budget include a monitor, keyboard, etc?

I have all the peripherals. I used to dock a laptop to my setup. I just need the tower.

[FireAbyss111802]

10 minutes ago, darci said:

I have all the peripherals. I used to dock a laptop to my setup. I just need the tower.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i5-11400 2.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$183.99 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	be quiet! Dark Rock 4 CPU Cooler	$69.90 @ Amazon
Motherboard	ASRock Z590 STEEL LEGEND ATX LGA1200 Motherboard	$214.99 @ Newegg
Memory	Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$115.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Crucial P2 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$59.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$55.49 @ Newegg
Case	Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case	$94.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	EVGA SuperNOVA GA 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$159.99 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$955.33
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-04-12 16:11 EDT-0400

 How's this? (850 watts is to let you upgrade to a viable video card in the future

[darci]

17 minutes ago, FireAbyss111802 said:

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i5-11400 2.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$183.99 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	be quiet! Dark Rock 4 CPU Cooler	$69.90 @ Amazon
Motherboard	ASRock Z590 STEEL LEGEND ATX LGA1200 Motherboard	$214.99 @ Newegg
Memory	Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$115.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Crucial P2 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$59.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$55.49 @ Newegg
Case	Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case	$94.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	EVGA SuperNOVA GA 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$159.99 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$955.33
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-04-12 16:11 EDT-0400

 How's this? (850 watts is to let you upgrade to a viable video card in the future

Is there a functional difference between the cooler and motherboard you chose and what I chose? It seems like they’re just different brands but otherwise similar to me. Also, I had case fans included in my build. Do you think they’re unnecessary? 

[darci]

1 minute ago, darci said:

Is there a functional difference between the cooler and motherboard you chose and what I chose? It seems like they’re just different brands but otherwise similar to me. Also, I had case fans included in my build. Do you think they’re unnecessary? 

Thank you so much for taking the time to help, by the way

[FireAbyss111802]

7 hours ago, darci said:

Is there a functional difference between the cooler and motherboard you chose and what I chose? It seems like they’re just different brands but otherwise similar to me. Also, I had case fans included in my build. Do you think they’re unnecessary? 

So, your cooler is meant for low-profile builds (mini itx) and therefore, have less cooling potential. I would suggest getting the Dark rock 4 so you have some sort of an upgrade path  with your CPU. Motherboards are fine, I just wanted to get u a cheaper z590 board that wasnt micro atx